Consultant Infectious Disease

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive infectious disease consultations and clinical assessments.

• Diagnose and manage a wide range of infectious diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.

• Evaluate and treat conditions such as sepsis, bloodstream infections, endocarditis, osteomyelitis, tuberculosis, HIV, and other complex infections.

• Manage infections in immunocompromised patients, including transplant recipients and patients undergoing cancer treatment.

• Assess patients with persistent fever, unexplained infections, and complicated infectious disease presentations.

• Interpret diagnostic investigations, including microbiology cultures, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, molecular diagnostics, serology, and relevant imaging.

• Develop individualised treatment plans based on clinical findings, diagnostic results, and evidence-based guidelines.

• Prescribe and monitor antimicrobial therapy, including the management of multidrug-resistant organisms.

• Provide expert guidance on antimicrobial stewardship and the appropriate use of antibiotics and other anti-infective medications.

• Support infection prevention and control initiatives in collaboration with hospital teams.

• Advise on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of healthcare-associated infections.

• Collaborate with intensivists, microbiologists, surgeons, oncologists, and other specialists to manage complex cases.

• Provide consultations for patients requiring specialised infectious disease assessment and ongoing follow-up.

• Counsel patients and their families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, prevention strategies, and infection management.

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and medical records.

• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical audits, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with clinical guidelines, patient safety standards, and institutional policies.

• Stay up to date with advances in infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and evidence-based treatment.

Qualifications

• Recognised specialist qualification in Infectious Diseases.

• Recognised Tier 1 specialist qualification, including ABMS, Canadian Royal College certification, UK CCT/CCST, European Board, or an equivalent recognised qualification.

• Minimum 3–5 years of post-specialisation experience in Infectious Diseases.

• Extensive experience diagnosing and managing a broad range of infectious diseases and complex infections.

• Proven expertise in antimicrobial therapy, antimicrobial stewardship, and infection prevention and control.

• Experience working in a hospital or multidisciplinary clinical environment.

• Eligibility for Consultant-level licensing with DHA, DOH, or MOHAP.

Required Skills

• Strong clinical expertise in General Infectious Diseases and complex infection management.

• Excellent diagnostic, analytical, and clinical decision-making skills.

• Proficiency in interpreting microbiological investigations and antimicrobial susceptibility results.

• Strong knowledge of antimicrobial stewardship and infection control practices.

• Ability to manage critically ill patients and complex infections in collaboration with relevant specialists.

• Excellent communication and patient counselling skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Commitment to patient safety, evidence-based practice, and continuous professional development.

Compensation

An attractive tax-free package will be offered based on the candidate’s qualifications, clinical expertise, professional experience, and background.